Champs-Elysees
Avenue des Champs-Élysées links place de la Concorde with the Arc de Triomphe. The avenue des Champs-Elysees has symbolised the style and joie de vivre of Paris since the mid-19th century and remains a popular tourist destination.
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The 2 kilometer long Champs-Elysées of Paris is an area rich in history and is a must visit for anyone heading to Paris. Known throughout the world, this fascinating avenue is located in the 8th arrondissement and runs from Place de la Concorde to Place Charles de Gaulle where one will find the Arc de Triomphe.
Some 400m north of avenue des Champs-Élysées is rue du Faubourg St-Honoré (8e), the western extension of rue St-Honoré. It has renowned couture houses, jewellers, antique shops and the 18th-century Palais de l'Élysée which is the official residence of the French president.
At the bottom of av des Champs-Élysées is a 3.6m-tall bronze statue depicting General Charles de Gaulle in full military gear ready to march down the broad avenue to the Arc de Triomphe in a liberated Paris on 26 August 1944.
What began as Marie de Medicis’ vision of a tree lined promenade in 1616 has today become a laidback meeting place for people from around the world. Set amidst old buildings, lush parks, exclusive shops, cafés, theatres and cinemas, the Champs-Elysées is an ideal place for a family day out or a romantic evening stroll.
Practical Information
How to get there
Metro line 1, 2, 6, 8, 9, 12 or 13: Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile, George V, Champs-Elysées-Clémenceau, Concorde
RER A : Charles-de-Gaulle-Étoile
Paris Hotels near Les Champs Elysees
Stay in prestigious Champs Elysees district with its worldclass shopping and animation within walking distance.
Paris hotels located in the 8th arrondissement are only a short walk to the most famous avenue in Paris - the Champs Elysees. This broad, tree lined 2-kilometer avenue stretches from the Place de la Concorde to the famed Arch de Triomphe and has become synonymous with high end shopping. Louis Vitton opened his first shop here in 1916 and now has Cartier, Lacoste and Charles Jourdan as neighbors (among many others). Hotels near the Champs Élysées are among the most elegant in Paris. Here on hotels-paris.com you will find several 3 and 4-star accommodations to choose from. The Champs Élysées hotels may not be the least expensive in Paris - but they will be among the most memorable. |
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